Siemens Photocell Detector RAR Series

Siemens RAR Series photocell flame detectors monitor yellow-burning oil flames in industrial burner systems. Using a silicon photocell sensitive to visible light, they generate electrical flame signals for compatible Siemens burner controllers, including selected LAL, LAE1, LAE10, LOK16 and LFS1.1 units. RAR9 variants offer different mounting arrangements for large-capacity oil burners, industrial boilers and process heating installations.

Product Description

Siemens RAR Series Photocell Flame Detectors for Oil Burners

Siemens RAR Series photocell flame detectors are developed to supervise yellow-burning oil flames in industrial combustion equipment. Their applications include large-output oil burner installations and industrial boiler systems.

The detectors employ a silicon photocell that responds to visible light emitted by an oil flame. When exposed to suitable illumination, the sensing element develops a DC voltage and supplies a current signal to the flame amplifier of the connected burner controller.

Key Features

  • Designed specifically for yellow-burning oil flame monitoring
  • Detects flame radiation in the visible-light region
  • Silicon photocell as the sensing component
  • Insensitive to infrared radiation from glowing refractory surfaces
  • Detector cable lengths up to 100 meters, subject to burner controller requirements
  • Dust-resistant duroplast enclosure
  • Mounting variants available with or without clamps and flanges

RAR Detector Models

  • RAR9: Detector supplied without mounting clamp or flange
  • RAR9(1): Detector with mounting clamp and curved flange
  • RAR9(2): Detector with mounting clamp and straight flange

Industrial Applications

Suitable for supervising yellow oil flames in industrial oil burners, high-capacity burner assemblies, steam boilers and industrial process heating systems.

Compatible Siemens Burner Controls

The RAR Series is intended for use with specified Siemens LAL, LAE1, LAE10, LOK16 and LFS1.1 burner controls. Compatibility with the exact controller version must be checked before installation.

Safety Information: Installation, initial commissioning and ongoing servicing must be performed by qualified technicians in accordance with applicable safety requirements.

Specifications

Siemens RAR Series Photocell Detector Technical Specifications

ManufacturerSiemens
Product SeriesRAR Series
Available ModelsRAR9, RAR9(1), RAR9(2)
Detector ClassificationPhotocell Flame Detector
Applicable FlameYellow-Burning Oil Flame
Photosensitive ElementSilicon Photocell
Sensing MethodVisible Light Radiation
Electrical Safety ClassClass II
Ingress ProtectionIP20
Optional Enclosure ProtectionIP40 with appropriate cable entry design, such as AGG09
Ambient Operating Temperature-20 to +60 °C
Permissible Relative HumidityLess than 95% RH
Maximum Installation Elevation2,000 m above sea level
Maximum Detector Cable Run100 m, subject to burner control specifications
Recommended Connection CableH05VV-F 2 x 0.75 mm²
Terminal Conductor Cross-Section0.5–1.5 mm²
Approximate Detector Weight85 g
Mounting OrientationOptional
Compatible Burner ControllersLAL, LAE1, LAE10, LOK16, LFS1.1

Technical Note: Confirm the exact controller compatibility and permissible detector cable length using the relevant Siemens burner control datasheet before installation.